Hawaii Toys R Us stores to close in May; 48 employees warned HONOLULU (AP) - Hawaii Department of Labor filings show that the state's Toys R Us stores will close May 14. Hawaii News Now reports that 48 employees have been given termination notices. The chain announced Wednesday that it planned to...(The Washington Times: News)

Data: Hawaii crime victim restitution up 70 percent HONOLULU (AP) - The state of Hawaii has increased its collection of funds that inmates and parolees owe to their crime victims, creating a model experts say other states should follow. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports the Justice Center for the...(The Washington Times: News)